Will efforts to save our pangolins from extinction be enough?

Abstract

The 2023 World Pangolin Day on Feb 18 had probably passed inconspicuously, and for those who do not know it, this is the 12th year that the endangered species have been commemorated worldwide.

Today, the celebration has grown into a week-long affair for wildlife researchers and conservation communities in many nations where pangolins are treasured. It is a race against time to create awareness in preserving these animals before they vanish forever.

So what are pangolins? To the uninitiated, don't let their scales deceive you into thinking that they are reptiles! Pangolins are true mammals that actually give birth and wean their young like humans do. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters that have unique physical adaptations.